OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- Globe shaped roots
- Creamy white to pale green skin colour
- Striking internal circular striations of pink to magenta
- Mild to sweet flavour
Misato Rose Flesh is characterised by a creamy white to pale green skin with an attractive pink to magenta flesh – as a result this variety is commonly known as “watermelon radish”. The flavour and texture of Misato Rose Flesh is sweet and turnip-like, with a mild pungent radish finish. Misato Rose Flesh makes a fantastic ingredient for stir fry meals, to incorporate colour and flavour to fresh salads and as a garnish.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Suitable for summer/warm season production
- Contact a Sakata area representative for a local radish sowing guide
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CHARACTERISTIC* |
MISATO ROSE FLESH |
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TYPE |
F1 hybrid round radish (Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus L.) |
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MATURITY |
Mid to late, 28 – 42 days from sowing |
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SOWING SEASON |
Warm season |
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ROOT DIMENSIONS |
2 -3 cm x 2 – 3 cm |
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ROOT SHAPE |
Globe |
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ROOT UNIFORMITY (SHAPE AND SIZE) |
Good |
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SKIN/EXTERNAL ROOT COLOUR |
Creamy white to pale green (a pink tint can be conspicious) |
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ROOT SKIN SMOOTHNESS |
Smooth |
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FLESH/INTERNAL ROOT COLOUR |
Bright circular striations of pink and magenta |
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FLESH TEXTURE |
Very firm, crisp |
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PITH RESISTANCE |
Very good |
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CRACK RESISTANCE |
Very good |
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FLAVOUR |
Sweet to mild |
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TOP/FOLIAGE HEALTH AND HABIT TOP |
Medium to tall with strong leaf attachment |
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TOP/FOLIAGE HEIGHT |
10 – 18 cm |
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TOP/FOLIAGE COLOUR |
Light green |
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DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC) |
None claimed |
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FIELD HOLDING ABILITY |
Good |
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YIELD POTENTIAL |
Good |
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SUGGESTED SOWING DENSITY |
1 000 000 – 1 600 000 seeds per ha |
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MARKET USE |
Baby radish, salad packs, garnish and pre-pack |
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SPECIAL FEATURES, BENEFITS AND REMARKS |
High quality roots, slow to pith and crach. Attractive internal colour, pleasant taste and excellent texture, perfect for stir fry meals, fresh salads and as a garnish. |